Ever wondered how Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN album was made? Come to this workshop to find out! We’ll get you started in music production. What do Steve Lacy (Ego Death) and Grimes have in common? Both used garageband on their phones! No experience required.
Get started 3D printing! No experience needed. We'll learn how to download the software that goes with the 3D printers, and download a model from Thingiverse to turn into an amazing 3D print. Join the Toaster Ambassador Lauren and Riely for this Beginners Workshop.
Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator!
Learn to use the Toaster Audio Studio!
In this session, participants are encouraged to bring their media creation ideas. The media specialist will provide guidance on potential appropriate equipment and software considerations that fit the project needs. Demonstration and open discussion will be included. Session time will be 30 minutes.
Join Toaster Ambassador Lauren to get nostalgic and make your own cool friendship bracelets. Space is limited, so reserve your seat today!
Learn to use the Toaster Audio Studio!
In this session, participants will learn about the fundamentals of the video production process, from planning to distribution. Topics covered will include storytelling, image and audio selection, media reuse, interviews, attribution, sharing your project, and campus support resources. Session time will be 30 minutes.
If you've ever wanted to learn about audio recording or podcasts, this is the workshop for you! Come learn about the different types of audio equipment you can use to record (including ones for free checkout at the U of M Libraries!) as well as methods for planning, preparing for, and editing your recordings. Staff will be on hand to answer questions, do small demos, and provide you with resources to use as you embark on your audio adventure. Podcasting 101 will be a hybrid workshop.
Intro to Media Assignment Development: In this session, instructors and technologists will explore and discuss possibilities for integrating a student-created media assignment into their curriculum. This hour-long active learning session will include an overview of real-world student-media assignment examples supported by Media Services and related campus media support services. Participants are invited to bring their student-created media project ideas! Session time will be one hour.
Spend the weekend with folks from the Toaster and The Test Kitchen — your favorite Washington Ave, student-inspired Sandwich and Donut spot. Participants in the Tinker @ the Toaster Design Challenge will work in teams to identify and deliver creative ways to communicate and brand the story behind the Test Kitchen and, most importantly, those delicious donuts.
In this session, participants will learn about the fundamentals of the video production process, from planning to distribution. Topics covered will include storytelling, image and audio selection, media reuse, interviews, attribution, sharing your project, and campus support resources. Session time will be 30 minutes.
This workshop will cover: learning from a quant about the value of the Bloomberg Terminal on the job; practicing on the terminal in small teams to access data and do project analysis; learning how MFM and FQF help prepare you for Quantitative Finance/Data Science jobs. This is an important resource to have access to on campus, with two terminals on the East Bank at Walter Library.
If you've ever wanted to learn about audio recording or podcasts, this is the workshop for you! Come learn about the different types of audio equipment you can use to record (including ones for free checkout at the U of M Libraries!) as well as methods for planning, preparing for, and editing your recordings. Staff will be on hand to answer questions, do small demos, and provide you with resources to use as you embark on your audio adventure. Podcasting 101 will be a hybrid workshop.
Every other Friday the Toaster Team will be hitting the road to explore a variety of campus resources. Join us for some good old fashioned Friday fun!!
In this session, participants are encouraged to bring their media creation ideas. The media specialist will provide guidance on potential appropriate equipment and software considerations that fit the project needs. Demonstration and open discussion will be included. Session time will be 30 minutes.
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